Enrollment
138
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390007103346 Charter school
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton — Canton, OH
Federal NCES profile for Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 13
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton reports 138 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 138 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton spends $22,165 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.3% from local sources (property taxes), 61.7% from the state, and 38.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 10% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Ohio — lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,165
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 138 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 138 Top 10% in Ohio — larger than 90% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390007103346
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Two or More 25.4%
African American 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 138:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.8%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton, which includes Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton.
$22,165
Per student
+31%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.3%
State 61.7%
Federal 38.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Canton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Glenwood Intermediate School
Standard public school
817 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Lake Cable Elementary School
Standard public school
544 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Middlebranch Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Steamm Academy
Standard public school
481 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School
Standard public school
418 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Canton College Preparatory School
Standard public school
402 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton
How many students attend Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton?
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton has 138 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Canton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton is 14.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton?
The largest demographic group at Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton is White at 52.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Canton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton?
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.